Comprehensive Health And Physical Education
Standards And Progress IndicatorsStandard 2.4:
All Students Will Learn The Biological, Social, Cultural, And Psychological
Aspects Of Human Sexuality And Family Life

Descriptive Statement: Health-literate and physically educated
students consider the biological, social, psychological, and cultural
implications of sexual behavior when making health-enhancing choices.
Health-literate and physically educated individuals take personal responsibility
for their sexual health and the health of their relationships, and recognize
the impact that sexual decisions may have on the well-being of others.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

By the end of Grade 4, students:

1.

Identify the stages of human development from conception to death.

2.

Identify ways to show affection and caring that are appropriate
for children.

3.

Discuss how family and friends are important throughout life
and that relationships require respect for others.

4.

Explain different kinds of families and that all family members
have rights, privileges, and responsibilities.

5.

Discuss the influence of the media on the development of gender
stereotypes.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in the preceding grades, by
the end of Grade 8, students:

6.

Describe the significant developmental milestones of each stage
of human development, with emphasis on the physical, emotional,
and social changes of adolescence.

7.

Describe the functioning of the human reproductive system and
the physical and emotional changes that occur at puberty.

8.

Describe and discuss affection, love, commitment, and sexual
attraction, and the difference between having sexual feelings
and acting on them.

9.

Discuss factors that support and sustain relationships such as
friendships and marriage.

10.

Describe the responsibilities of parenthood, with an emphasis
on teen parenthood, and discuss the impact of parenthood on parents,
family members, and the child.

11.

Discuss the impact of early sexual activity on physical, emotional,
and social health.

12.

Develop strategies to support sexual abstinence, and compare
and contrast methods of contraception used to reduce the risk
of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV and unintended pregnancy.

13.

Analyze sexual messages, images, and stereotypes presented in
the media and discuss their impact on sexual behavior.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in the preceding grades, by
the end of Grade 12, students:

14.

Discuss theoretical models of human personality development.

15.

Describe the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur
at each stage of human development, and the role of human sexuality
throughout the life cycle.

16.

Describe how personal relationships evolve over time, focusing
on changes in friendships, family, dating relationships, and marriage.

17.

Analyze the responsibilities, joys, demands, and challenges of
parenthood.

18.

Describe safe and effective parenting skills, and identify resources
for information and help with parenting.